Pregnancy interaction

• Paracetamol: When taken in the right amounts, it is usually safe to use during pregnancy. But you shouldn't use it for a long time or too much.
• Cetirizine is usually safe, but you should only take it if you really need to and your doctor tells you to.
• Phenylephrine may slow down blood flow to the placenta, so it is not safe to take during pregnancy unless a doctor says it is.
• In general, talk to your doctor before taking Coldfiz Tablets while pregnant.

Medicine interaction

Q1. What is the Coldfiz Tablet for?

It helps with sneezing, nasal congestion, allergies, and other cold and flu symptoms.

Q2. Is it safe for me to use Coldfiz when I'm pregnant or nursing?

Don't take this when pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor tells you to.

Q3: Does Coldfiz make you tired?

Yes, cetirizine can make you a little sleepy.

Q4. Is it safe to drive after taking Coldfiz?

Don't drive or operate equipment since the drug could make you dizzy or sleepy.

Q5: Is it okay to drink alcohol with it?

No, alcohol can make you more sleepy and raise the risk of liver damage when you take paracetamol.

Expert advice

Don't take more than the prescribed amount.

To heal quickly, drink a lot of fluids and get some sleep.

While using this medicine, don't drink alcohol or take sedatives.

If symptoms last more than five days, see a doctor.

Not safe for kids under 12 unless a doctor says so.

Side Effects

• Sleepiness
• Pain in the head
• Mouth that is dry
• Feeling sick to your stomach or having an upset stomach
• Higher blood pressure (rare, because of phenylephrine)
• If you have any of the following, see a doctor:
• Rash, itching, and swelling are all signs of an allergic reaction.
• Palpitations or severe dizziness

How it works

• Paracetamol lowers fever and eases pain by stopping the brain from making prostaglandins.
• Cetirizine is an antihistamine that stops histamine from working, which stops sneezing, runny noses, and itching.
• Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant that works by narrowing blood vessels in the nasal passages to lessen swelling and congestion.

Drugs interaction

• Other antihistamines or decongestants may make you sleepier or cause other problems.
• MAO inhibitors, or antidepressants, can affect blood pressure in hazardous ways.
• Alcohol or sedatives can make you more likely to fall asleep.
• Other drugs that contain paracetamol may be harmful to the liver.
• You should always tell your doctor about all the drugs and supplements you take.

How to Use

• Take one pill every 6 to 8 hours, or as your doctor tells you to.
• Take the pill with a full glass of water.
• Don't chew or crush.
• You shouldn't take more than four tablets in a day.
• To avoid an upset stomach, take it after eating.

Uses/Indications

• The common cold
• Blocked nose
• Headache and fever
• Runny nose and sneezing
• Allergic rhinitis or allergies that happen at certain times of the year
• Sinus pain that comes with the flu and cold